Abstract: A lighting system for a swimming pool includes a sidewall sized and shaped to define a perimeter of the swimming pool, a liner for covering the sidewall and a bottom of the swimming pool so as to create a watertight cavity for receiving water, the liner including a light-transmitting portion, and a back-lighting apparatus connected to the sidewall behind the liner and configured to transmit light through the light-transmitting portion of the liner to illuminate the swimming pool.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing content to a mobile device (2) within a communication network comprising a network server (4), at least one gateway (3) for a thin client application, at least one management unit (5) comprised by the gateway (3) and at least one mobile device (2), wherein the gateway (3) upon identification of a request from a mobile device (2) transmitted within a thin client application, initiates a download of the requested content from the network server (4) to the gateway (3), wherein the method is characterized in that the gateway (3) upon identification of a specific request within the thin client application additionally triggers a management unit (5) to deliver the content to the mobile device (2). Furthermore a remote display gateway (3) and a mobile device (2) for the usage within the inventive method are described.

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: A vehicle (100) is propelled by using the handlebar column (90) as a lever that can be pivoted to-and-fro and that also has a dive end or crank (50) which directly engages with the front wheel (101), whereby the front wheel is moved forwards in the rearword stroke. With a minimum of driving parts, the vehicle is reliable and durable. In addition vehicles according to this invention are stainable because they use no fuel. The drive lever (90) may be moved by hand or arm. Such vehicles may be two- or three-wheeled scooters for on-road or off-road use. The vehicle has a one-direction gear (55) to operate to allow angular driven movement of the driven wheel only during rearward movement of the lever, so that during forward movement of the lever the front wheel (101) can turn forwards freely.

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for operating and building graphically XML processing programs, guiding the user in development of the program, preventing and detecting development errors as the program is being designed, ensuring that the program is valid, i.e. satisfies required input and output constraints at all times, i.e. from the time it is developed to when it is deployed in a production environment, ensuring the automated change management if the internal logic of the Web service, or data sources called by the service or the schema that underlies the Web service are modified.

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interact representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a networked system to other users.

Abstract: The system includes a novel software application interactive representation modeling language, a software application (82) operative to use the modeling language to create, read and modify interactive representation models of the proposed applications, a memory (86) to store requirement data and interactive representation model data, a software application (92) operative to read and update the interactive representation model data across a computer network, a software application (76) operative to maintain a record of the requirements and to administer operation of the system, a software application (78) operative to render interactive representations of the proposed applications in browser readable format, a software application (82) operative to allow multiple instances of other applications to access interactive representation data and requirement data residing in the memory and a software application (84) operative to allow an individual user's interactions with the system to be broadcast across a network

Abstract: A system for integrating mobile terminals into a private telecommunication system includes first and second servers respectively associated with a public mobile telecommunication system accessed by the mobile terminals and with the private telecommunication system. The servers enable setting up of incoming or outgoing calls relating to the mobile terminals and in accordance with a private numbering scheme specific to the private telecommunication system. They hold first and second service data relating to mobile terminal users. The first and second servers cooperate for setting up calls relating to the mobile terminals and/or managing service data.

Abstract: A xylanase gene, denoted xynC, encoding a novel xylanase (XynC) obtained from the anaerobic fungus Neocallimastix patriciarum is provided. The DNA sequence of the xynC gene is also provided. Transformation of microbial and plant hosts with the xynC gene is described. The xynC gene may be used to design probes for use in hybridization experiments to isolate xylanase genes from other anaerobic fungi. The xynC gene has been used to construct an oleosin-xynC expression construct encoding an oleosin-xylanase fusion protein which retains xylanase activity. Transgenic Brassica napus (canola), transformed with the oleosin-xynC expression construct, expresses the oleosin-xylanase fusion protein which is immobilized in the oil-body membrane of the B. napus seeds. Canola meal, the protein-rich residue left after canola oil is extracted from canola plants, when derived from the transgenic B. napus of the present invention, retains substantial xylanase activity, making it an ideal animal feed supplement.

Abstract: In a method of routing a call to a wireless telephone service subscriber entitled to the call routing service, the subscriber is assigned a numbering plan number. The number of the nearest fixed station is determined. The number of the nearest fixed station is written into the database of a service control point serving the subscriber. For each call to be routed, the nearest fixed station number is read from the database of the service control point. A word identifying the telephone is then sent to the fixed station designated by the nearest fixed station number. This fixed station then sends at least one call message containing the word identifying the telephone of the subscriber and the number of the fixed station. The call message is received by the telephone of the subscriber, the word identifying that telephone is recognized and the subscriber is alerted.

Abstract: In a wireless telephone service access method a caller is authenticated by: storing and keeping up to date in service control point databases words identifying each subscription and the corresponding telephone and a secret key; transmitting from the caller's telephone to a service control point words identifying the subscription and the caller's telephone; determining in the caller's telephone a first signature using the secret key and a random number; transmitting the first signature to said service control point over the user to user signaling channel; determining in said service control point a second signature using the secret key and said random number; verifying in said service control point that: the first and second signatures are identical; the word identifying the caller's subscription represents a valid subscription; and the word identifying the caller's subscription matches the word identifying the caller's telephone.

Abstract: A switching center of the invention includes a service access exchange and a control point which are interconnected by an interconnection multiplex link. The exchange is connected to base station controllers via first multiplex links and to the public switched telephone network by second multiplex links which also convey signalling relating to a permanent file, relating to a temporary file, and relating to other switching centers. The exchange sets up semipermanent links between the interconnection multiplex link connecting it to the control point and both the first multiplex links for the purpose of interchanging signalling, and to the second multiplex links for interchanging signalling with the permanent and temporary files and with other switching centers.

Abstract: The cordless telephone service or "telepoint" access network comprises a distribution network constituted by cordless telephones and base stations connected by cable to the switched network, together with a service control point network including network service control points each having a subscriber data base and acting to authenticate calling subscribers, to set up calls, to localize subscribers at their own request, and to set up incoming calls. The service control point network further including a managing service control point for controlling the data bases and for providing commercial management of the service. The managing service control point is connected to the network service control points which are in turn connected to the switched network, and each base station is connected to the switched integrated services network via a 2B+D or 30B+D type channel.

Abstract: A shooters head immobilizing apparatus (10) for the cheekplate (104) of firearms (100); wherein, the apparatus (10) includes an anchor unit (11) attached to the forearm cheekplate (104) and a mouthpiece unit (12) including a mouthpiece base member (16) a generally flexible tether member (17) and a generally resilient tab member (18) wherein the anchor unit (11) and the mouthpiece base member (16) are provided with the cooperating portions (13') (13") of a conventional hook and loop releasable fastening arrangement.

Abstract: A time division exchange controlled by a plurality of control units (UC, UCP), terminal units (UT) and markers (MQ). The control units are connected to each other and to the markers by a data interchange network (RIT) of a type which provides point-to-point serial connections. The network is duplicated and operates using a semaphore procedure. Access to the network is controlled by a duplicated controller (DR). Two-way multiplex links (LX) are provided over switched paths which could be used for voice or data switching. They are also used using a semaphore procedure and serve to provide connections between the control units and the terminal units. These connections are established via the exchange switching network. The invention is applicable to telephone switching or to data switching at subscriber or trunk level.